Living in Paskenta, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paskenta · Census data 2020–2024

Paskenta has 61 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median home value is $157,500.

Paskenta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Paskenta at a glance

Population
61
Median age
60.6State: 37.9
Median home value
$157,500State: $734,700
Homeowners
97.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Paskenta a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 18%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Paskenta

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paskenta the median home value is $157,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Paskenta$157,500
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Housing in Paskenta: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
45
Owner-occupied
97.2%
Renter-occupied
2.8%
Vacant
20%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1955
Average household size
1.56

Paskenta demographics

Population
61
Median age
60.6
Under 18
9.8%
65 and older
31.1%
Households
36
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans
12.7%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85.2%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paskenta ›

Education in Paskenta

0% of adults 25 and older in Paskenta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Paskenta0%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Paskenta

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.6%
Average commute
—State: 29 min
Work from home
21.7%
Drive alone
73.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4.3%
Homes with broadband
77.8%

Paskenta vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Paskenta61—$157,500—
Rancho Tehama Reserve978$53,606$156,000$937
Corning8,155$56,627$313,100$961
Orland8,357$64,945$342,200$1,146
Tehama366$70,893$318,900$988
Gerber885$35,353$135,500$1,375
Artois336$152,719$196,500—
Los Molinos1,604$35,000$226,300$1,113
Red Bluff14,549$51,529$299,900$1,121

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Living in Paskenta: FAQ

What is the average home price in Paskenta?

The median home value in Paskenta is $157,500, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Paskenta, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18%.

What is the median age in Paskenta?

The median age in Paskenta is 60.6 years (California: 37.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Paskenta?

The unemployment rate in Paskenta is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Paskenta?

0% of adults in Paskenta have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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